Porsche has announced it has been testing out an all-electric race car version of the 718 Cayman GT4 platform, codenamed the ePerformance, that hints at the high-powered future for factory customer racing products from Porsche. The Cayman GT4 ePerformance prototype takes a huge handful of technology first showcased in the […]
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Subaru Solterra EV confirmed for Australia, arrives in 2023
While Subaru first unveiled its Solterra battery electric SUV back in November, the local division has now confirmed it will go on sale in Australia in 2023. A left-hand drive example made its Australian debut this week, with a special presentation for media during the launch event for the WRX. […]
Tesla suspends Shanghai production again, supply constraints
Tesla has been forced to suspend production at its massive Shanghai Gigafactory after reportedly failing to secure enough parts to keep up with demands. This is just days after a COVID-related 22-day production halt sent forecasts into disarray. The news comes from Reuters who says that according to two sources […]
Ford confirms 2024 arrival for electric E-Transit van in Australia
Ford has confirmed that its first-ever all-electric Transit commercial van, the E-Transit, will be arriving here in Australia in 2024. It will come in as the first mainstream electric van of its kind. Ford says that the E-Transit Custom is set to enter production in the second-half of 2023, with […]
Audi global sales down 17% in Q1 2022, EVs up 66.2%
Audi has its electric vehicle lineup at least partially to thank for its strong Q1, 2022 results, reporting a 66.2 per cent jump in battery electric vehicles delivered for the quarter. All up, Audi has reported an operating profit of 3.5 billion euros for Q1, 2022, in spite of deliveries […]
Video: Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo sets donut world record in Sweden
A Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo has officially become the world record holder for the most amount of non-stop donuts on ice after a successful and certified attempt in Sweden, bringing the Taycan’s number of world records to four. Specifically, the record was awarded to Terry Grant for his efforts in […]
Tesla Model 3 was Europe’s best-selling car in March, 2022
The Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling new vehicle in Europe for the month of March, in spite of a small drop in overall sales from the same time last year. While deliveries of the Tesla Model 3 dropped by 3 per cent in Europe for the month, this was […]
Hyundai cuts projects with Rimac following initial $84m investment – report
Hyundai Motor Company has reportedly cut projects with the Rimac Group after objecting to the electric hypercar manufacturer solidifying its ties with Porsche. According to an Automotive News report, management at Hyundai Motor Company were critical of Rimac’s close connection with Porsche, particularly after the surprise announcement of a new […]